81st birthday:  I envisage a progressive and  Peaceful,  Ibadanland, Says Oba Olalekan Balogun

By Richard Thomas: Ibadan The Olubadan of Ibadan land His Imperial Majesty,  Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun the Alli Okunmade II has said that as long as the history  exists, he envisaged a very much bigger , peaceful,  progressive and prosperous Ibadan land  The revered monarch stated this on Tuesday while… Continue reading

Olubadan suspends Mogaji over land dispute… asks  him to tender public apology to landlords

Richard Thomas The big hammer of the Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba (Dr.) Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II on Friday fell on one of his Mogajis, Chief Olawale Oladoja, following his dastard activities in the Akinsola village , Akinyele Local Government area of Oyo State. The Mogaji was suspended… Continue reading

Olubadan laments proliferation of illicit drugs, as NDLEA decorates monarch WADA Ambassador

By Richard Thomas Olubadan of Ibadanland, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun, Alli Okunmade II has lamented the proliferation of illicit drugs among the youths and charged the National Drugs and Law Enforcement Agency (NDLEA) to remain up and doing in tackling the problem that is becoming cancerous. The monarch expressed this… Continue reading

Olubadan seeks more collaboration with police on land grabbing menace.

By Richard Thomas The Olubadan of Ibadan land, Oba (Dr) Lekan Balogun, CFR, Alli Okunmade II has charged the Oyo State Police Command to work hand in glove  with the traditional institution in Ibadan land comprising the Olubadan Palace, members of Olubadan Advisory Council, Mogajis and Baales so as to… Continue reading

Assist your communities with your titles, Olubadan charges new  Mogajis, Baales

By Richard Thomas Newly appointed Mogajis and Baales of Ibadanland have been charged to use their respective positions to assist their communities towards making the larger Ibadan metropolis more conducive for the inhabitants and not to oppress the people by reselling or reclaiming the family land already sold or gifted… Continue reading